The Celtic People CT037

The Celtic People CT037

Author: Gary & Ruth Colcombe October 13, 2019 Duration: 28:31

The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911)

Chapter 2: The Celtic People

by

J. A. MacCulloch

A broad overview of all fields of Celtic mythology which aims to identify the core beliefs of the ancient Celtic religion.

 

 

Names Used in this Section

Celtæ

Auvergnats

Lozère

Jura

Professor Sergi

Professor Keane

Belgæ

Broca

Aquitani

Strabo

Galli

Po

Elbe

Rhine

Italiotes

Kymri

Walloons

Grenelle

Sclaigneaux & Borreby

Dr. Beddoe

Dr. Thurnam

Professor Ripley

Wanderjahre

Aremorici

Arecluta

athair, ayr iasg

pater, piscis

caora - kaperax

uper

fairguni

percunion

Ercunio, the Hercynian forest

Epidii - epos ech equus

Parisii - Qarisii

Pictones, Pictavi of Poictiers - pictos, picti - quicto

Sequana, seine

Professor Rhŷs

Mr. Nicholson

Professor Windisch

Dr. Stokes

Professor Meyer

Dr. MacBain

Cassiterides

Qretanis - Pretanis

Ynys Pridain

Pretanikaí Iísoi

Cruithne = Qritani = Pretani

Pictavi - Picti, quicto, cicht

Eumenius

Caledonii

Peanfahel

St. Columba

Scotti

Rhine, the Elbe, and the Danube

Hyperboreans

Ripœan mountains

Boreas

Hecatæus

Galatæ

Galli

dunon

Magos

devos

Livy

Timagenes

king Ambicatus

Bellovesus

Segovesus

Bituriges

Celticum

Ambicatus

Arverni

Aedui

Suessiones

Boii

Insubri

 

Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.

You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.

Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or in Apple Podcasts.

Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte.  You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.


Imagine a shelf of old, beautifully bound volumes filled with tales of ancient heroes, elusive fairy folk, and age-old wisdom from the misty hills and shores of Celtic lands. Celtic Tomes is an invitation to open those books with Gary and Ruth Colcombe, who serve as your guides through this rich literary landscape. Each episode is a curated reading from classic texts, bringing to life the myths, legends, and folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond. This isn't just a recitation; it's a shared experience for anyone who has ever admired those collections in a shop or library but found the time to delve into them elusive. You'll hear the stories of the Celts themselves, the deep lore of the Otherworld, and accounts of magical encounters that have shaped cultural imagination for centuries. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a conversation in a cozy study, where the weight of history meets the warmth of storytelling. Whether your interest lies in bardic poetry, ancient battles, or the mysterious customs surrounding fairy forts, Gary and Ruth provide a direct, engaging pathway into these narratives. They handle the reading so you can simply listen and be transported, making the vast world of Celtic literature accessible and vividly alive one episode at a time.
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